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Stat 036:Research Methods Question Paper

Stat 036:Research Methods

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ECONOMICS & APPLIED STATISTICS
UNIT CODE : STAT 036/BUSS 036
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other THREE Questions.

Question One

The security committee in your district wants to implement a program that will address insecurity issues in the district in order to understand some of the problems insecurity issues facing your people, they have requested you to carry out a research to establish the most prone locations in the district so that the implementation programme can be viable.

Define the term research.

(3 Marks)

What types of research designs will be appropriate for this study.

(5 Marks)

Identify the total and target population for this study.

(8 Marks)

What sampling method and technique would you use to select the sample and why.

(10 marks)

Explain characteristics of good research title.

(4 Marks)

Question Two

Define literature review.

(2 Marks)

Discuss the importance of literature review in research.

(8 Marks)

Discuss advantages of using questionnaires in data collection.

(5 Marks)

Briefly discuss ethical issues that a researcher should adhere to while collecting data.

(5 Marks)

Question Three

Define probability sampling.

(2 Marks)

Discuss any FOUR non-probability sampling techniques.

(8 Marks)

Discuss the following measurement scales as used in research.

Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio

Question Four

Distinguish between the following terms as used in research.

(10 Marks)

Target population and sample population
Independent variable and dependent variable
Observation and interview
Conceptual framework and Theoritical Framework
Objective of the study and significance of the study

Discuss the relevance of research to a society.

(10 Marks)

Question Five

Write short notes on the following terms as used in research.

Declaration
Statement of the problem
Empirical review
Pilot testing
Research design

Highlight and briefly discuss the various sections of a research proposal.

(10 Marks)

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